Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
Employer went Bankrupt
Employer went bankrupt and owes for wages. Is there any thing I can do to try and receive wages owed?
Asked on 1/08/01, 2:52 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Wendell Finner
Wendell Finner, P.A.
Re: Employer went Bankrupt
File a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court. Make sure to check the box for wages and put the claim amount as "priority." If there are assets available for distribution to unsecured creditors, wage claims get paid before general unsecured claims do.
Answered on 1/11/01, 7:27 am
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: Employer went Bankrupt
Do as wendell has suggested.
Answered on 1/11/01, 11:05 am